* Please read before
operating your new machine *Make certain you also
read and follow the instructions under the “Unpacking” section ofyour manual for
instructions in cleaning and preparing your planer or jointer before use.Instructions for oil removal
from CUTECH portable planer and jointer cutterheadsCUTECH cutterheads are machined with a film of oil that
may be left over from the

process. Removing this
oil residue, if apparent, is required before you use your new machine.*** Be EXTREMELY
CAREFUL when handling the knives or cutter tips as they are VERY SHARP!!!
***

Step 1 - Unplug the machine.

Step 2 - Place the
planer or jointer at a comfortable working height and supply ample lighting. Remove the dust hood, guard, and any
other covers necessary to expose the cutter head. See manual for helpful instructions.

Step 3 - Make sure you
lay down rags on the bed of the planer to catch any residue from the cleaning
process.

Step 4 – Cleaning of
the cutterhead can be done using one of the following options:

Option A - Use an old nylon toothbrush and
rags with solvent, such as mineral spirits or non-chlorinated brake cleaner, to clean off the oil.
The knives are sharp, be careful not to cut yourself.Do not use anything hard or metal to clean
with or you may chip the knives/tips. Use only ragswith solvent, a nylon toothbrush, or perhaps a
craft stick or a dowel wrapped with cloth to get into nooks.Use compressed air to dry and finish cleaning.Do not get solvent on any painted portion of
the machine.

Option B - Using the supplied T-25 T-handle
Torx tool, carefully remove the cutter tips or knives.Again, be EXTREMELY CAREFUL when handling the
knives or cutter tips as they are VERYSHARP!!! Separate the knives/tips from the screws and
place in separate containers with a bit of solvent. Once all are removed, wipe
down the bare cutterhead using rags and mineral spirits orthe brake cleaner. Once the oil is wiped off,
use an air compressor or a can of pressurized air toclear each seat and screw hole on the cutterhead. This will aid in knife and cutter tipsreinstallation. Place each knife in the seat and
slightly snug each screw. Once you get a row oftips seated and slightly tightened down, repeat
by going back over each cutter tip/knife andtighten down the screws securely to the torque
specified in the owner’s manual.

Conclusion: After
wiping off the cutterhead, wipe down any other crevices, rollers, or any other places
where oilis visible. The object
is to remove the grease before the machine is put into use. Use a sacrificial
board aftercleaning to test for
remaining grease. If
oil is still apparent, repeat whichever method you used above.

* NOTE: Remember
to do the regular maintenance described in your manual. Rollers need to

be regularly cleaned with a pitch remover that
is safe for rubber surfaces to feed properly.